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R131 UFJ

1998 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,152 mi
Last recorded134,152 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Saab 9-3103,203 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 UFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 134,152 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2012 121,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 May 2012 121,901 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 117,491 miles

hand brake travel but not excessive

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn low inner edge

offside rear tyre deteriorated on side walls but not excessive

Fail 22 Sep 2010 117,489 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

hand brake travel but not excessive

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn low inner edge

offside rear tyre deteriorated on side walls but not excessive

Pass 29 Sep 2009 112,653 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 112,653 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 107,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 103,141 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 98,083 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 93,776 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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R131 UFJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 103,203 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R131 UFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R131 UFJ is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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